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TWILIGHT MOVIE POSTPONED
Unfortunately due to weather the decision has been made to postpone the Twilight Movie Night to a future date to be determined. The bar will still be open with a $15 carvery available after racing.
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Sunday Session @DSS Billy Whitton & Jamie Taylor
We are excited to be welcoming Billy Whitton and Jamie Taylor to the Moorings @DSS Restaurant & Bar this Sunday afternoon from 2pm. Billy is well known as the crooner of Hobart with Jamie being a trained singer from the Tasmanian Conservatorium of music. This duo mixes music from classic pop, rock and soul which […]
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ZEN CROWNED KING OF THE DERWENT
The NSW yacht Zen has been crowned overall winner of this years Harcourts Hobart King of the Derwent. The TP52 owned and skippered by Gordon Ketelbey sailed a perfect tactical race to finish 3rd over the line and win IRC on handicap. Zen has recently been acquired by Ketelbey after racing on the TP52 Super Series […]
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Summer Squadron News Out Now!
In this issue – Reports from the Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Moorings@DSS Restaurant & Bar, Member Profiles, Boat Shed @ DSS, Sandy Bay Sailing Club and Club Notices along with New Members and all your upcoming not to miss social events.
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Tasmanian Yachting Championship 2019 – Race Report
Words: Jane Austin – Images: Peter Watson The River Derwent produced challenging conditions for the iWest/Nautilus Marine Tasmanian Yachting Championship which was sailed from the Derwent Sailing Squadron over the weekend. The championship was sailed over two days, offering an opportunity for some of Tasmania’s offshore entrants in the Sydney, Melbourne, and Launceston to Hobart […]
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Combined Clubs Summer Pennant Series
Ed Psaltis (Midnight Rambler) was a class act on the water in Saturday’s Combined Clubs Summer Pennant winning Division One IRC, AMS and taking second in PHS on corrected time. The 1998 Sydney to Hobart winner and 2019 entrant kept the Sydney 36 steady in the gusty conditions and never looked out of control, with […]
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Christmas at DSS
This year the Squadron will be again holding two Christmas events for both adults and children to get into the Christmas spirit at the Squadron.
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DSS SailPASS Membership
WANT TO GO SAILING – RACE DAY ACCESS At the Derwent Sailing Squadron we make it easy and affordable for potential new members to try out yacht racing on the River Derwent and our facilities without having to immediately subscribe to annual membership.
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DSS signs up for Australian Sailing’s SailPass
The 2019-20 sailing season will see the introduction of Australian Sailing’s SailPass to assist those who are not yet a member of an affiliated sailing or yacht club to enjoy our sport. It has been a requirement of the sport for many years that all people taking part in racing are members of an Australian […]
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SBSC Opening Day and History Book Launch
Sandy Bay Sailing Club will be holding their Opening Day and History Book Launch this Saturday 19 October 2019. All past and current members are invited to help celebrate the history of this great club. History books will be available to purchase on the day for $40 or at Peter Johnston Ship Chandlers.
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